On or about May 11, 2023, a number of Acoma pottery pieces and an embroidered corn textile were stolen from a residence on Acoma Pueblo. Unfortunately, photos of the actual pieces are not available at this time. A description of several of the items is listed below:
Some of the pottery is unmarked with no signature, while other bear the signatures of:
- Francis Pasqual (or “F. Pasqual”)
- Marie Juanico (or “M. Juanico” or “M.S. Juanico”)
- Juana Concho Pasqual (or “J.Pasqual” or “Juana Pasqual”)
- First name unknown, last name “Lewis” or “Louis”.
Most of the pottery ranges from small to medium in size, with the largest pieces no bigger than a volleyball or basketball, and the smallest being about the size of a baseball. One distinctive item is a pottery piece shaped like a corn mother. It is constructed with the body of a corn and the head of a maiden. (please see the example photo)
In addition to the pottery, an embroidered corn textile is also missing. This piece is approximately 2 x 1 feet, featuring a distinctive corn plant and turquoise bowl image on an off-white background with a fringe.
Please keep a look out for any items that may match the descriptions above.
If you have any information, please contact Aaron Sims at: 505-681-4015
This is an example of the type of corn mother pottery that was stolen. This is not the actual missing item.